Sunday, December 1, 2013

A.P.State Women Commission's 'Women's Safety Fortnight' from 25th Nov. to 10th December 2013-Tharuni's collaborationon 27th

Andhra Pradesh State women's Commission inaugurated 'International Day to stop violence against women from 25th November at Indira Priya Darshini Hall, Nampalli, Hyderabad from 10 A.M.to 2 P.M. Many reputed Non Governmental Organisations are taking part in the Events till 10th December. in this 'Women's safety fortnight.' initiated by U.N.It will be concluded on 'International Human Rights Day'.

Tharuni and 'ASMITA' collaborated with the Commission on 27th November to highlight the issue on Child Marriages Act 2006  and Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act of 2002.Video films were displayed on the issue. Smt anuradha, I.P.S and Smt Neelam Sahani I.A.S. and Smt Tripurana Venkatratnam Chair Person of the Commission spoke on the social evil of Child marriages, and the importance of registration of marriages.
Tharuni displayed 'Mulla Bandham' short film and Puppet show video.Dr. Mamatha spoke on the importance of prohibiting Child marriages which hinder the progress of the Country at large.
Tharuni coordinators Ailesh and Bhagya Lakshmi distributed the Acts in Telugu to all the participants.

Marathon 10-k Run at Hyderabad on 24th November 2013-Tharuni Team participation

Tharuni Executive Director Dr.Mamatha along with her team of 40 members participated actively in the Marathon 10-K Run on the People's Plaza Necklace Road on 24th November, The 11th Edition of the Hyderabad 10 K Run  meant for 'Run for a Cause". This year Marathon hopes to raise substantial funds for the relief and rehabilitation of those affected by cyclone 'Phailin" in Odissa and Andhra Pradesh. United Way of Hyderabad is a major Charity Partner of the Hyd.10 K Run.
Tharuni Team projected  the importance of  'Save the Girl Child"by wearing T-shirts and holding banners as 'No Girl -No World". Nearly 10,000 people participated in the Event,inaugurated by the Police Commissioner of Hyderabad.